| there's an outdoor pool with a terrace and sunloungers. accessed by exterior corridors, the unfussy rooms offer flat-screen tvs, microwaves and minifridges, in addition to coffeemakers and wi-fi access. a 5-minute walk from the beach, this casual hotel along a bustling boulevard is 7 miles from both port everglades and the broward center for the performing arts. . parking is available. suites add whirlpool tubs, kitchens and/or sitting areas
Miami International Airport 53 min
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park (9 min)
Featuring a freshwater lagoon, this diverse wildlife habitat offers hiking, fishing & more. NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale (18 min)
Complex with more than 6,000 works of art, plus an academy, bookstore & cafe. International Swimming Hall of Fame Museum (13 min)
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Lavish hotel with a rock ’n’ roll theme, offering dining & bars, plus live music, a casino & pools. Jungle Queen Riverboat (14 min) Fort Lauderdale Beach Park (15 min)
This sandy recreation area features volleyball & basketball courts, a playground & picnic tables. Butterfly World (29 min)
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Verdant, storied, 1920s-era plantation home featuring gardens, an arty interior, tours & more. Museum of Discovery and Science (18 min)
Downtown facility offering interactive exhibits for kids & adults, eco-center & giant IMAX theater. Xtreme Action Park (16 min)
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This busy public beach offers white sand & palm trees, plus restaurants, lodging & stores. Historic Stranahan House Museum (16 min)
Guided visit around a 1901 trading post later converted to a local businessman's family residence. Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park (32 min)
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Late-night destination offers a casino with slot machines & table games, plus a horse racing track. | 
